U.S. in World War I

During the early part of the 20th century, the United States begins to emerge as a world power. Discover some of the US foreign polices during this time as well as the causes and consequences of World War I.
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 South Carolina's Roles During World War I 10
South Carolina's Roles During World War I
Episode 10

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Fritz Hamer discusses the roles the state of South Carolina played during the era of The Great War, and its impacts on the war itself.
 Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points And The League Of Nations 7
Woodrow Wilson's 14 Points And The League Of Nations
Episode 7

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Ryan Floyd analyzes President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, and why the United States decided to not become involved in the League of Nations following World War I.
 How Did World War I Affect The South? 6
How Did World War I Affect The South?
Episode 6

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Matthew Downs discusses how the lingering effects of the American Civil War shaped the attitudes of American southerners during World War I.
 How Did Most Americans Feel About Entering World War I? 5
How Did Most Americans Feel About Entering World War I?
Episode 5

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. M. Ryan Floyd briefly outlines how the average American citizen felt about entering World War I, and their reactions to incidents such as the R.M.S. Lusitania sinking, Germany's submarine warfare...
 Food Rationing And Temporary Wartime Prohibition 19
Food Rationing And Temporary Wartime Prohibition
Episode 19

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

Dr. Angela Jill Cooley discusses the reasons behind food rationing, and the temporary wartime prohibition during World War I. Dr. Cooley also talks about the establishment of government food...
1918 Flu Pandemic - Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell
1918 Flu Pandemic - Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell
Episode 2

Photo

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

View photos about the 1918 Pandemic in abroad, here in the states and South Carolina: Influenza Quarantine Sign Transcontinental Railroads Map H1N1 Flu Virus As Seen Through A Microscope Workers In A...
WWI Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell
WWI Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell
Episode 2

Photo

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

This photo gallery contains the following visuals: Map of Europe, 1914. Triple Entente Countries In Blue; Triple Alliance/Central Powers Countries In Red The Zimmerman Telegram The Evening World...
 World War I | History In A Nutshell 1
World War I | History In A Nutshell
Episode 1

Video

Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A brief video on World War I: how the war started, the U.S.' involvement, fighting the war, and the aftermath, with the Treaty of Versailles. *Important Note: Italy was originally a member of the...